News

HCAL Kitten Teaches Preschoolers about Animal Rescue

The Jersey Journal did a story on HCAL's recent visit to the Park Prep Academy preschool in Jersey City Heights. The children presented homemade pet treats to Harry, one of our rescues, and Kathleen, one of our board members. Harry was a big hit and taught the kids about animal rescue. After his moment in the spotlight, Harry went to live in a new home of his own.

Animal Disaster Planning

2011 began with blizzards and went on to throw Hurricane Irene and the Halloween Blizzard at us, leaving many people wondering what to do for their pets in an emergency. The Hudson County Animal Response Team (CART), part of the Office of Emergency Management, is responsible for designing a plan to ensure that in the event of a disaster, an organized, professional team of individuals will respond and properly care for affected animals...(Full Story)

Events

Downtown JC Adoptions

Every Sunday, 12:00pm - 4:30pm - Fussy Friends, 148 Newark Ave., Jersey City (1/2 block from Grove St. PATH)

HCAL's adoption team will be available to introduce you to our fabulous adoptable felines. Bring some joy into your heart and give a deserving cat a fresh start in life! For more info, contact Kathleen (201-895-3874).

PetSmart Adoptions

Every Sunday, 11:00am - 3:00pm - PetSmart, 400 Mill Creek Drive, Secaucus

HCAL's adoption team will be available to introduce you to our fabulous adoptable felines. Also, several of our cats are staying in PetSmart kitty condos and you can meet them any day of the week during business hours. Come on by -- you could meet a friend for life! For more info, contact Phyllis (201-339-4517).

Kitten Showers

May 10 - 7:30 p.m. - First Federated Church, 33rd Street & Avenue C, Bayonne

May 16 - 7:30 p.m. - Pershing Field Community Center, 210 Central Avenue, Jersey City

Come join the fun at our annual Kitten Shower and help us raise funds and supplies for the new arrivals! Please consider bringing a gift for the little ones - kitten formula, kitten food, litter/litter pans, toys, beds - or a monetary donation. For more information, contact Maureen at mcgallagher728@optimum.net.

Garage Sale

May 12 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 98 West 32 Street, Bayonne

Stop by the "big blue house" and find some new treasures at our yard sale! We are also accepting donated items (no clothes please). There is something for everyone! For more information, contact Chris at 201 437-8732 or reillyc2563@yahoo.com.

General Meetings

Bayonne: Second Thursday of the month, 7:15pm, at First Federated Church, corner of Avenue C and 30th St. There are no April, August or December meetings in Bayonne.

Jersey City: Third Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm, at the Community House in Pershing Field, Summit Avenue between Manhattan Avenue & Pershing Drive. There are no August or December meetings in Jersey City.